Tuition & Fees
The average scholarship amount a first year OCU Law student receives
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The percentage of OCU Law students who receive scholarships
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Discover the value of an OCU Law education
In Oklahoma City, the big-city amenities and opportunities come at a significantly lower cost. The cost of living in OKC is 18% below the national average, and housing costs are more than 40% lower than the national average. (Apartments.com) Affordability factored heavily in the methodology that U.S. News & World Report used to name Oklahoma City the Best Big City to Live in the U.S. in 2025-2026.
If you attend law school in Oklahoma City, you’ll have easy access to the incredible opportunities that being in a large capital city provides. OCU Law is located in the heart of downtown – blocks away from Oklahoma’s biggest law firms, federal and county courthouses, and any kind of legal practice you can imagine. There are endless opportunities for externships, networking, and employment after graduation, all within walking distance of your law school.
Financial Aid Resources
We are here to assist with your educational costs. We’ll take your academic talents, personal qualities, and/or financial need into consideration when determining eligibility for financial assistance. For general questions or inquiries about financial aid, please call 405-208-5211 or email finaid@okcu.edu.
Scholarships
Each year, OCU Law awards more than $1 million in scholarships to admitted students. All applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships. No separate application is required.
While most awards are based on academic excellence and a strong LSAT performance, additional factors such as leadership, service, diversity, work experience and financial need are considered.
J.D. Tuition
| Off Campus | On Campus | with Parents | |
| Annual Tuition | $33,698 | $33,698 | $33,698 |
| Fees | $6,203 | $6,203 | $6,203 |
| Health Insurance | $2,458 | $2,458 | $2,458 |
| Books | $2,465 | $2,465 | $2,465 |
| Living Expenses | $15,640 | $14,952 | $5,292 |
| Travel | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Miscellaneous | $4,600 | $4,600 | $4,600 |
| Loan Fees | $1,442 | $1,442 | $1,442 |
| Total | $68,206 | $67,518 | $57,858 |
*Amounts are estimates based upon 2026-2027 rates for 29 credit hours, are subject to change, and may be rounded to the nearest dollar.
Tuition, per credit hour – $1,162
The J.D. degree requires 90 hours of course credit. Full-time students generally enroll in 15 credit hours per semester, and those students pursuing the part-time option generally enroll in 9-11 credit hours per semester.
General Fees
Law General Fee, per credit hour – $175
General University Fee – This is paid by all law students at Oklahoma City University. It provides general budget funding for a variety of services, including campus technology, wellness facilities, safety, crisis preparedness, career services, health services, personal counseling, and student publications.
Academic Success Fee, per credit hour – $32
This fee provides access for all law students to supplementary study aids during and after law school and funds enrollment in a bar preparatory course.
Installment Plan Fee, per semester – $50
This charge is assessed for the payment plan that allows students to make four interest-free payments during the course of the semester.
Installment Finance Fee – $100
This fee is a one-time charge per semester on any remaining balance after the first day of class, less any anticipated financial aid on the account. This fee will be waived if payment is received by the first payment date. An account with an unpaid balance at the end of the term will be subject to a finance fee of 2.67%.
International Services Fee, per semester – $175
International students will be assessed a fee to cover the special costs of providing personnel and facilities for immigration information and processing of documentation.
Other Costs
Health Insurance Premium, Fall semester ($1,030) Spring semester ($1,428)
Oklahoma City University requires all students to have health insurance. This requirement may be satisfied either by purchasing the OCU Student Health Insurance Plan or by providing proof of a family/individual plan that provides health insurance comparable to the OCU Student Health Insurance Plan. Qualified family and individual plans must remain in effect throughout the student’s enrollment at OCU.
Parking Pass, per year – $150
This fee is charged to students, faculty, and staff who wish to park their motor vehicles on campus. All students, faculty, and staff who park motor vehicles on campus must pay the parking fee and display a university parking permit on their vehicle at all times.
Student Bar Association Dues – $125
This fee provides financial support for law student organization activities, student travel to conferences and competitions, and membership at a local fitness facility.
Books, per credit hour – $85
Licensure, Credential, and Test* – $1,475
*Only in 2nd & 3rd years of Law School
One-time Fees
Application Fee – $50
This fee accompanies a student’s application for admission to Oklahoma City University. Fee waivers are available by emailing the OCU Law Admissions Office at lawadmit@okcu.edu.
Comprehensive Records Fee – $325
A fee charged one time per degree earned at Oklahoma City University at the time of enrollment. This fee covers a wide range of individual costs, including add/drop of classes, transcripts, and the provision of online student payment systems and statements.